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Outbreak of low path AI in Germany

Agriculture authorities in Germany have reported an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in birds on a farm in Grosswechsungen, Thuringen.

A total of 25 of the 2,420 birds have died.

The serotype is as yet unknown.

Source: OIE

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Natalie Berkhout

Freelance journalist

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